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MacBook Air Technical specifications

Complete Apple MacBook Air specifications · View model numbers, colors, dimensions, storage, display, chip, battery and full technical details.

Chip: Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4MB on-chip shared L2 cache running at full processor spe… Display: 13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy widescreen TFT LED backlit display with support for millions … 1280 by 800 Camera: Pure digital video output:; DVI output using micro-DVI to DVI adapter (included); VGA out…
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Display
13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy widescreen TFT LED backlit display with support for millions of colors; Supported… · 1280 by 800
Chip
Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4MB on-chip shared L2 cache running at full processor speed:; Standard 1.6 GHz; Optiona…
Storage / Colors
80GB, 64GB · Supported resolutions: 1280 by 800 (native), 1152 by 720, 1024 by 768, 800 by 600
Weight / Operating System
1360 g

Apple MacBook Air technical specifications

This page contains complete technical specifications for Apple MacBook Air, including display, chip, storage, colors, model numbers, dimensions, weight, operating system, connectivity, battery information and other hardware details.

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▣Display

  • 13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy widescreen TFT LED backlit display with support for millions of colors
  • Supported resolutions: 1280 by 800 (native), 1152 by 720, 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, 800 by 500, 720 by 480, and 640 by 480 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio

iAccessories

  • MacBook Air SuperDrive (MB397G/A)
  • Play or burn discs directly with the external USB-based MacBook Air SuperDrive. Thin, light, and easy to take with you, this drive is designed specifically for MacBook Air.
  • Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
  • Size: 139 x 139 x 17 mm / 5.47 x 5.47 x 0.67 inches (L x W x H)
  • Weight: 320 g (0.71 pounds)
  • Requires MacBook Air with available USB 2.0 port
  • USB Ethernet Adapter (MB442Z/A)
  • No Wi-Fi? Connect to wired networks with this simple, one-piece external adapter.
  • MagSafe Airline Adapter (MB441Z/A)
  • Plug into your airline seat power port and keep MacBook Air powered up for the entire flight.
  • Micro-DVI to Video Adapter (MB202G/A)
  • Get composite and S-video output from the MacBook Air micro-DVI port.
  • Time Capsule (MB276LL/A)
  • AirPort Extreme Base Station (MA073LL/A)
  • AirPort Express Base Station featuring AirTunes (M9470LL/A)
  • Apple Wireless Keyboard (M9270LL/A)
  • Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse (MB111LL/A)
  • Apple USB Modem (MA034Z/A)
  • .Mac Subscription (MA361Z/A)
  • AppleCare Protection Plan (MA516LL/A)

iAudio

  • Analog audio output/headphone out (minijack)
  • Built-in mono speaker
  • Built-in omnidirectional microphone

⚡Battery and power3

  • Integrated 37-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
  • 45W MagSafe power adapter with cable management system
  • MagSafe power adapter port

iElectrical and operating requirements

  • Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
  • Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
  • Operating temperature: 50° to 95°F (10° to 35°C)
  • Storage temperature: -13° to 113°F (-24° to 45°C)
  • Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
  • Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet
  • Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
  • Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet

iEnvironmental status report

  • MacBook Air embodies Apple’s continuing environmental progress. It consumes the least amount of power of any Mac and is also designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:
  • Highly recyclable aluminum enclosure
  • Mercury-free LCD display with arsenic-free glass
  • PVC-free internal cables
  • Largely recyclable, low-volume packaging
  • Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
  • MacBook Air received a Silver rating from EPEAT

iGraphics and video support

  • Pure digital video output:
  • DVI output using micro-DVI to DVI adapter (included)
  • VGA output using micro-DVI to VGA adapter (included)
  • Composite output using micro-DVI to video adapter (optional)
  • S-video output using micro-DVI to video adapter (optional)
  • Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory
  • Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 1920 by 1200 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
  • Built-in iSight camera

iInput

  • Built-in full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement)
  • Backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor for automatic adjustment of keyboard illumination and screen brightness
  • Solid-state trackpad with multi-touch gesture support for precise cursor control; supports two-finger scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

iInstalled software

  • Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools)
  • iLife ’08 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand)

⌁Peripheral connections

  • Audio out
  • USB 2.0 port (up to 480 Mbps)
  • Micro-DVI

⚙Processor and memory

  • Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4MB on-chip shared L2 cache running at full processor speed:
  • Standard 1.6 GHz
  • Optional 1.8 GHz
  • 800MHz frontside bus
  • 2GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM onboard

↔Size and weight

  • Height: 0.16-0.76 inch (0.4-1.94 cm)
  • Width: 12.8 inches (32.5 cm)
  • Depth: 8.94 inches (22.7 cm)
  • Weight: 3.0 pounds (1.36 kg)1

iStorage

  • 80GB 4200-rpm Parallel ATA hard disk drive2
  • Optional 64GB solid-state drive2
  • Optional external USB MacBook Air SuperDrive

iWhat’s in the box

  • MacBook Air
  • Micro-DVI to DVI adapter
  • Micro-DVI to VGA adapter
  • Cleaning/polishing cloth
  • MagSafe power adapter
  • Install/restore DVDs
  • Printed documentation

⌁Wireless

  • Built-in AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on IEEE 802.11n draft specification); IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
  • Built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)

MacBook Air FAQ

What is the display size of Apple MacBook Air?

Apple MacBook Air has 13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy widescreen TFT LED backlit display with support for millions … with 1280 by 800.

What chip does Apple MacBook Air use?

Apple MacBook Air uses Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4MB on-chip shared L2 cache running at full processor spe….

What storage capacities are available for Apple MacBook Air?

Available storage capacities include 80GB, 64GB.